How To Fix UMC056 - Characteristic &1 is not part of BW query &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not part of BW query &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC056 - Characteristic &1 is not part of BW query &2 ?

  The SAP error message UMC056 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) is not part of the BW (Business Warehouse) query (denoted as &2) you are trying to execute. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the query and those available in the underlying InfoProvider or data model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in the query is not included in the query definition.
  Query Definition Changes: The query may have been modified, and the characteristic was removed or not included in the latest version.
  Data Source Issues: The InfoProvider or data source that the query is based on may not contain the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics in the query.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Verify that the characteristic in question is included in the query definition.
  If it is missing, add it back to the query.
  
  
  
  Review InfoProvider:
  
  Check the underlying InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) to ensure that the characteristic exists in the data model.
  If the characteristic is missing from the InfoProvider, you may need to modify the data model to include it.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the query is complex or has many dependencies, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure all necessary characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Review the authorization roles assigned to the user and make adjustments if needed.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the query was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), ensure that all necessary objects, including characteristics, were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the UMC056 error for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on query design and InfoProvider management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the UMC056 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.